Marakez Pyramids Half Marathon

December brings crisp, sunny days to Giza—perfect for a 21k that weaves you past the last standing Wonder of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramids. After you cross the finish line (and pocket that 'I Raced Through History' medal), head to the nearby Khan el-Khalili bazaar for a glass of sweet mint tea and a plate of koshary, or wander the Egyptian Museum to see King Tut's treasures. With mild weather and thinner crowds than in peak season, this is a rare chance to soak up millennia of history without the tourist rush.